Back

University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom

Development Planning Unit MPhil/PhD

Doctoral · Social

Development Planning Unit MPhil/PhD

University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom

About this programme

The Development Planning MPhil/PhD offers opportunities for pursuing independent research that challenges the political, economic, social and institutional dimensions of contemporary development planning. The critical research skills you gain on this course will help you analyse the potential of governments, NGOs, aid agencies, community organisations, and businesses working

Level
Doctoral
Field
Social
Duration
3 years
Tuition
£31,300 / year
English
IELTS 6.5
Intake
October

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential. Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted. We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree ar

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (4)

View on the university siteAll programmes at University College London (UCL)